A POPULAR holiday hotspot is cracking down on law-breaking tourists this summer.
Brits who visit Bali often opt for motorbikes or mopeds to get around the island.
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However, a spate of holidaymakers breaking the rules when riding them has led to the ban of renting and riding them.
Governor Wayan Koster said: “[Tourists] are disorderly and they misbehave.
“You [should] not roam about the island using motorbikes, without wearing shirts or clothes, no helmet, and even without a licence.”
More than 170 tourists broke the rules from late February to early March, according to local police reports.
The ban is expected to be enforced later this year, but how and when are yet to be confirmed.
Mr Koster added: “Borrowing or renting motorbikes is no longer allowed. This will be implemented starting in 2023.
“The tourists will have to travel by using cars from travel agents.
“They are not allowed to use motorbikes or any vehicles that are not from a travel agent.”
It is believed that anyone caught breaking the rules could have their visa revoked.
Tourists using motorbikes on holiday are often caught up in accidents.
Brit Adam Davies was left £15k out of pocket after having a motorbike accident in Thailand.
The collision left him with a skull fractured in three places, a bleed on the brain, a punctured lung, five broken ribs, a fractured clavicle, a broken scapula, a fractured ankle and other minor injuries.
However, his insurance didn’t cover it, as he had been out of the UK for more than 31 days.
And another woman ended up with a £20k bill after a moped accident in Thailand which resulted in 56 stitches – although thankfully her insurance covered it.
It’s not just motorbikes that destinations are cracking down on either.]
Tenerife has introduced new rules on electric scooters, which bans them from being used on pavements or pedestrianized areas.
Anyone caught breaking the rules will be fined up to £2,600.
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